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I beg to differ–while I agree that reposado tequila is lovely in many cocktails, including fruitier margarita variants, I think a good blanco tequila is ideal for a classic margarita, as it is bright and clean, perfectly complementing the lime juice without muddling the flavor. I'll acknowledge that it's a matter of opinion though, as I come from Texas where many restaurants and bars have entire margarita menus that feature different combinations of blanco or reposado tequilas with various triple secs or other orange liqueurs.

My preferred recipe for home uses Jimador Blanco tequila and Stirrings triple sec (both very underrated in my opinion), in the same ratio as this recipe, but omitting the agave, saline, and bitters and including a half ounce of chilled water. I've tried it side by side with Jimador Reposado, and the reposado was good, but not quite as refreshing and enjoyable for me.

Hi Jay. In Mexico reposado tends to be the tequila choice and it is also mine. I prefer the more mellow complexity of a reposado in most cocktails. However, some cocktails scream for blanco, just not this one. Price tends to drive the choice between blanco and reposado for many.